OUR TEAM

Chris Pittman, M.D., FAVLS, FACR

CEO and Chairman

Chris Pittman, M.D., is CEO of Health Performance Specialists, has over 25 years of medical practice and management experience, is a 28-year cancer survivor, and is a nationally recognized expert in health care policy and politics, medical economics, and health information technology including EMR, medical informatics, and telemedicine.

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Cassandra Wilcoxson

Vice President of Operations

Cassandra Wilcoxson is the Network Manager of Health Performance Specialists and has over 15 years in the service and healthcare industries. She is extremely aware of the intersection between the clinical, billing, and experience portions of the healthcare industry.

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Karen Gonzalez Pittman

Vice President of Public Affairs

Karen Gonzalez Pittman is Vice President of Public Affairs for Health Performance Specialists, where she leads strategic communications, government relations, and stakeholder engagement. She also serves as a Florida State Representative, where she champions legislation to advance healthcare quality and patient safety.

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David Shimkus

Vice President of Sales

Dave is the Vice President of Sales at Health Performance Specialists and brings more than 31 years of experience in sales, marketing, and strategic communication. In his role, Dave works closely with physicians and practice leaders to drive growth, improve patient engagement, and help practices reach more patients effectively and ethically.

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Veronica Makowski

Chief Growth Officer

Veronica Makowski brings over a decade of experience helping healthcare organizations grow through strategic operations, marketing alignment, and team development. With a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications, she combines strong business insight with a passion for driving measurable results.

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Caleb Weeden

Business Operations Specialist

Caleb is a graduate of the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business. Since joining HPS, he has become a versatile member of the team, known for embracing challenges, finding solutions, and making things happen. He is passionate about supporting HPS members, understanding their needs, and connecting them with resources that help their practices succeed.

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Radha V. Bachman

General Counsel

Radha Bachman serves as HPS General Counsel, contracted through Pierson Ferdinand LLP. As the daughter and sister of physicians, Radha Bachman is uniquely aware of the intersection between clinical, business, and legal objectives in healthcare. Her clients include a diverse array of healthcare entities with a focus on single and multi-specialty physician groups, assisted living owner-operators, and ambulatory surgery centers.

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